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Summer tyre test 225/40 R18 - Autobild 2025

The first round of AUTO BILD’s Summer Tire Test 2025 has turned more than a few heads with its focus on braking performance in both wet and dry conditions. Using a VW Golf GTD as the test vehicle, 52 different tire models in size 225/40 R18 went head-to-head, and while it was no shock to see Bridgestone’s Potenza Sport leading the field, the presence of several mid-range and budget brands near the top was a genuine surprise.

read more about this tire: AUTO BILD Summer Tire Braking Test 2025: Tight Competition with Surprising Standouts

Results

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Agenda: Best value in test Better than average value Worse than average value Worst value in test
#NameRating
Stopping distance on dry
Stopping distance on wet
 Price
1. Bridgestone Potenza Sport
-
32.6
27.6
£81
92 Y
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5
-
33.5
27.7
£117
92 Y
3. Hankook Ventus Evo
-
34.0
27.4
£98
92 Y
4. Kumho Ecsta PS71
-
34.2
27.4
£88
88 Y + 3
5. Linglong Sport Master
-
34.2
27.4
6. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
-
34.1
28.3
£85
92 Y + 1
7. Falken Ziex ZE320
-
33.0
29.5
£89
92 W
8. Continental PremiumContact 7
-
34.6
28.3
£89
92 Y
9. Sailun Atrezzo ZSR 2
-
34.3
28.7
10. Maxxis Victra Sport 5
-
33.9
29.2
£84
92 Y
11. Toyo Proxes Comfort
-
34.0
30.4
£78
92 + 1
12. Laufenn S Fit EQ+ LK01
-
34.9
29.7
13. Nokian Powerproof 1
-
34.8
30.4
14. Yokohama Advan Sport V107
-
33.8
31.8
£91
92 Y
15. Firestone Firehawk Sport
-
34.6
31.1
£84
92 Y
16. Nexen N Fera Sport
-
35.0
30.9
£78
92 Y + 2
17. Giti Gitisport S2
-
35.4
30.9
18. Vredestein Ultrac Pro
-
35.0
31.2
£85
92 Y + 1
19. Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2
-
35.2
31.5
£78
92 Y
20. Pirelli P Zero PZ4
-
34.6
32.3
£163
92 Y + 8
22. GT Radial SportActive 2
-
36.0
31.7
23. Uniroyal RainSport 5
-
37.4
30.3
£75
92 Y
24. BFGoodrich Advantage
-
36.2
31.9
£121
92 W + 1
25. Petlas Velox Sport PT 741
-
35.4
33.1
26. Semperit Speed-Life 3
-
37.4
31.2
£89
92 Y
27. Syron Premium Performance
-
36.9
31.9
28. Debica Presto UHP 2
-
36.4
33.1
£76
92 Y + 1
29. Ceat SportDrive
-
35.8
34.0
30. Leao Nova-Force Acro
-
36.8
32.9
31. Fulda SportControl 2
-
36.2
33.9
£83
92 Y + 1
32. Radar Tyres Dimax R8+
-
38.6
31.7
33. Sava Intensa UHP 2
-
35.9
34.4
£76
92 Y + 1
34. Viking ProTech NewGen
-
37.6
33.5
35. Star Performer Interstellar
-
37.5
33.7
36. Event Potentem UHP
-
37.9
33.8
37. Gislaved Ultra Speed 2
-
37.6
34.2
38. Matador Hectorra 5
-
37.7
34.1
39. Ovation VI-588 Sport
-
37.1
35.2
40. Barum Bravuris 6
-
37.6
34.8
£74
92 Y
42. Kormoran Ultra High Performance
-
36.6
36.2
43. Yartu ZuperEco Z-107
-
37.9
34.9
44. Iris Sefar
-
37.9
35.1
45. Windforce Catchfors UHP PRO
-
36.5
36.7
46. Lanvigator Catch Power Plus
-
37.2
36.7
47. Riken Ultra High Performance
-
36.9
37.5
48. Z Max Zealion
-
37.5
38.0
49. Rockblade ROCK 525
-
37.5
38.1
50. Arivo Ultra ARZ-5
-
38.1
37.6
51. Tigar Ultra High Performance
-
37.6
38.4
52. Tourador X Speed TU1
-
38.9
37.1
53. RoyalBlack Explorer II
-
38.4
38.6
54. Autogreen Smart Chaser SC1
-
38.3
43.6
#Name - Rating Stopping distance on dry Stopping distance on wet Price
Above you can see the results of the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test performed by Autobild on a VW Golf GTD in 2025. This test was performed in 225/40 R18, but is applicable to other similar sizes, especially in the same tyre width (225). Bridgestone Potenza Sport is the best of 52 tested tyres according to tested properties (Stopping distance on dry, Stopping distance on wet, ). Other featured tyres include Michelin Pilot Sport 5, Hankook Ventus Evo, Kumho Ecsta PS71; Some tyres weren't included in the test, such as Michelin Primacy 5, Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127.

Same size tyres not featured in the test

Tests usually don't cover the whole market - here is our selection what not to miss when shopping for tyres in this size.
#NameOur ratingSegmentPrice
1. Continental Sportcontact 7
100% Premium £89 92 Y
2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
94% Premium £133 92 Y
3. Bridgestone Turanza T005
91% Premium £151 92 Y+ 14
4. Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)
90% Upper-middle £69 92 Y
5. Hankook ION Evo
90% Premium £112 92 Y
24
6. Michelin Primacy 5
90% Premium £107 92 Y
7. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
89% Premium £100 92 Y+ 4
8. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127
82% Premium £100 92 Y+ 1
9. Continental PremiumContact 6
78% Premium £90 92 W+ 2
10. Hankook Ventus Prime 4
77% Premium £109 92 W+ 2
11. Michelin Primacy 4
77% Premium £110 92 Y+ 3
25
12. Bridgestone Turanza 6
77% Premium £81 92 Y
13. Michelin Primacy 4+
76% Premium £137 92 Y
14. Michelin Pilot Sport 4
75% Premium £118 92 Y+ 4
15. Pirelli Cinturato P7
75% Premium £114 92 Y+ 2
16. Firestone Roadhawk 2
74% Upper-middle £82 92 Y
17. Falken Azenis FK520
72% Upper-middle £90 92 Y+ 1
3
18. Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN
72% Upper-middle £101 92 W+ 2
19. GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport
71% Premium £95 92 Y+ 5
20. Michelin PILOT SPORT CUP 2 CONNECT
59% Premium £209 92 Y
21. Falken Azenis FK510
58% Upper-middle
22. Firestone Roadhawk
57% Upper-middle
23. Maxxis Premitra HP5
56% Lowcost £91 92 W
13
24. Nokian Powerproof
52% Upper-middle
25. Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125
52% Premium £181 92 W
26. Continental Ecocontact 6
48% Premium £165 92 Y+ 7
27. Kleber Dynaxer UHP
43% Upper-middle £124 92 W+ 1
28. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
41% Premium £98 92 Y+ 2
29. Matador MP47 Hectorra 3
39% Lowcost
14
30. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
38% Premium £81 92 W
31. Toyo Proxes Sport A
37% Upper-middle
32. Cooper Zeon CS8
34% Upper-middle £102 0 Y+ 2
33. Barum Bravuris 5 HM
29% Lowcost
34. Kumho Ecsta PS91
16% Upper-middle
#NameOur ratingSegmentPrice
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